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Balenciaga Draped

Balenciaga Draped Jersey Dress
Balenciaga Draped Jersey Dress

Balenciaga Draped Jersey Dress

By Balenciaga

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Balenciaga draped jersey dress in black with gathered side seams and slightly puffed

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Balenciaga Black Drape Coat
Balenciaga Black Drape Coat

Balenciaga Black Drape Coat

By Balenciaga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga black tailored

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20th Century French Coats and Outerwear

Balenciaga Balenciaga Black Dress Black V Draped Neck Dress Size M
Balenciaga Balenciaga Black Dress Black V Draped Neck Dress Size M

Balenciaga Balenciaga Black Dress Black V Draped Neck Dress Size M

By Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

designer resale item.  Details Balenciaga Black Dress Black  Synthetic Dress Knee length Draped V

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

BALENCIAGA black acetate DRAPED SHEATH Dress 38 S
BALENCIAGA black acetate DRAPED SHEATH Dress 38 S

BALENCIAGA black acetate DRAPED SHEATH Dress 38 S

By Balenciaga

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Balenciaga long sleeve sheath dress in black triacetate (80%) and polyester (20

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2010s Casual Dresses

Black draped sleeveless cocktail dress BALENCIAGA
Black draped sleeveless cocktail dress BALENCIAGA

Black draped sleeveless cocktail dress BALENCIAGA

By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black draped sleeveless cocktail dress . Main fabric composition: 79% rayon, 17% nylon, 4% elastane

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

BALENCIAGA black silk STARS PRINT DRAPED MINI Dress 34 XS
BALENCIAGA black silk STARS PRINT DRAPED MINI Dress 34 XS

BALENCIAGA black silk STARS PRINT DRAPED MINI Dress 34 XS

By Balenciaga

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Balenciaga stars-print dress in black and silver polyester (100%). With v neck

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2010s Casual Dresses

Balenciaga by Alexander Wang F/W 2015 Black Buckle Draped Top
Balenciaga by Alexander Wang F/W 2015 Black Buckle Draped Top

Balenciaga by Alexander Wang F/W 2015 Black Buckle Draped Top

By Balenciaga

Located in Milano, IT

- Sold by SkofArchive - Balenciaga black buckle draped top - Designed by Alexander Wang - Fall

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2010s French Blouses and Tops

2000 Balenciaga Peach Silk Racer-Back Camisole w Side Draped Details
2000 Balenciaga Peach Silk Racer-Back Camisole w Side Draped Details

2000 Balenciaga Peach Silk Racer-Back Camisole w Side Draped Details

By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière

Located in Gresham, OR

2000 Balenciaga Peach Silk Racer-Back Camisole w Side Draped Details. EU size 40.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Blouses

BALENCIAGA white mixed fabric drape cap sleeves collared shirt FR36 S
BALENCIAGA white mixed fabric drape cap sleeves collared shirt FR36 S

BALENCIAGA white mixed fabric drape cap sleeves collared shirt FR36 S

By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga

Located in Hong Kong, NT

BALENCIAGA white mixed fabric drape cap sleeves collared shirt FR36 S Reference: JACG/A00203 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses and Tops

BALENCIAGA grey cashmere OVERSIZED RIB KNIT Cardigan Sweater 36 XS
BALENCIAGA grey cashmere OVERSIZED RIB KNIT Cardigan Sweater 36 XS

BALENCIAGA grey cashmere OVERSIZED RIB KNIT Cardigan Sweater 36 XS

By Balenciaga

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Balenciaga oversized draped ribbed cardigan in grey cashmere (96%), nylon (2%), and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cardigans

Vintage Escada Champagne Metallic Gold Star Charm Leather Waist Belt
Vintage Escada Champagne Metallic Gold Star Charm Leather Waist Belt

Vintage Escada Champagne Metallic Gold Star Charm Leather Waist Belt

By Escada

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

such as Gucci, Prada, and Balenciaga. Whether draped over a flowing dress or cinched at the waist of a

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Recent Sales

Balenciaga Black Wool Draped Detail Trousers M
Balenciaga Black Wool Draped Detail Trousers M

Balenciaga Black Wool Draped Detail Trousers M

By Balenciaga

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Enhance your formal attire with this pair of Balenciaga trousers. Designed into a superb silhouette

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21st Century and Contemporary Pants

1990s Balenciaga Paris Black Top
1990s Balenciaga Paris Black Top

1990s Balenciaga Paris Black Top

By Balenciaga

Located in Brindisi, IT

Black Balenciaga top with chest drapes to the sides, breast and waist fabric with white pois. Slim

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1990s French Sleeveless Shirts

Balenciaga Paris Abstract Floral Print One Shoulder Draped Tunic
Balenciaga Paris Abstract Floral Print One Shoulder Draped Tunic

Balenciaga Paris Abstract Floral Print One Shoulder Draped Tunic

Located in Henrico, VA

This Balenciaga tunic is a black, white, red, and yellow abstract floral print. The dress is one

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21st Century and Contemporary French Blouses

Balenciaga Black Deconstructed Drape Top Size XS
Balenciaga Black Deconstructed Drape Top Size XS

Balenciaga Black Deconstructed Drape Top Size XS

By Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

on this used Balenciaga designer resale item. Details Black Cotton T-shirt Round neck Draped detail

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Balenciaga Black Wool Draped Detail Dress Size L
Balenciaga Black Wool Draped Detail Dress Size L

Balenciaga Black Wool Draped Detail Dress Size L

By Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to dress is evident on this used Balenciaga

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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Balenciaga Pink Stretch Draped Halter Top Size M
Balenciaga Pink Stretch Draped Halter Top Size M

Balenciaga Pink Stretch Draped Halter Top Size M

By Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

negligible mark near hem at centre front on this used Balenciaga designer resale item. Details Pink

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21st Century and Contemporary British Blouses and Tops

BALENCIAGA F/W 2018 Runway Draped Velvet Mini Dress
BALENCIAGA F/W 2018 Runway Draped Velvet Mini Dress

BALENCIAGA F/W 2018 Runway Draped Velvet Mini Dress

By Balenciaga

Located in Berlin, BE

Amazing velvet mini dress from Balenciaga’s Fall Winter 2018 collection by current creative

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2010s French Mini Dress

Balenciaga Neon Yellow Silk Draped Midi Dress Size XS
Balenciaga Neon Yellow Silk Draped Midi Dress Size XS

Balenciaga Neon Yellow Silk Draped Midi Dress Size XS

By Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

, both shoulders, neckline, front and back with discolouration on this used Balenciaga designer resale

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Black jersey dress draped on the back BALENCIAGA
Black jersey dress draped on the back BALENCIAGA

Black jersey dress draped on the back BALENCIAGA

By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black jersey dress draped on the back. Fabric composition: 100% rayon SIZE 40 (Fr) L

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Silk draped dress with black and white print BALENCIAGA
Silk draped dress with black and white print BALENCIAGA

Silk draped dress with black and white print BALENCIAGA

By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk draped dress with black and white print. Invisible zip on the left. SIZE 36 (Fr) S

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Chocolate brown jersey dress draped on the back BALENCIAGA
Chocolate brown jersey dress draped on the back BALENCIAGA

Chocolate brown jersey dress draped on the back BALENCIAGA

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Size: 38 (Fr) M but can fit also L

Chocolate brown jersey dress draped on the back BALENCIAGA

By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Chocolate brown jersey dress draped on the back. Fabric composition: 100% rayon SIZE 38 (Fr) M but

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

BALENCIAGA by NICOLAS GHESQUIERE Size 2 Blue Draped Panel Asymmetrical Blouse
BALENCIAGA by NICOLAS GHESQUIERE Size 2 Blue Draped Panel Asymmetrical Blouse

BALENCIAGA by NICOLAS GHESQUIERE Size 2 Blue Draped Panel Asymmetrical Blouse

By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière

Located in San Francisco, CA

This fabulous short sleeved avante garde blouse from BALENCIAGA by NICOLAS GHESQUIERE comes in a

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses

BALENCIAGA 2008 Runway black cream twist bow drape peplum hi-slit dress FR38 M
BALENCIAGA 2008 Runway black cream twist bow drape peplum hi-slit dress FR38 M

BALENCIAGA 2008 Runway black cream twist bow drape peplum hi-slit dress FR38 M

By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga

Located in Hong Kong, NT

BALENCIAGA 2008 Runway black cream twist bow drape peplum hi-slit dress FR38 M Reference: NKLL

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

BALENCIAGA Museum Re-edition 1960s Champagne Silk Strapless Draped Gown
BALENCIAGA Museum Re-edition 1960s Champagne Silk Strapless Draped Gown

BALENCIAGA Museum Re-edition 1960s Champagne Silk Strapless Draped Gown

By Balenciaga

Located in 上海市, Xuhui district

About Balenciaga Edition: The "Balenciaga Edition" refers to a special line of garments and

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière SS 2002 Runway Pink Sculptural Draped Top
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière SS 2002 Runway Pink Sculptural Draped Top

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière SS 2002 Runway Pink Sculptural Draped Top

By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière

Located in Toronto, Ontario

An exquisite example of Nicolas Ghesquière’s radical reinvention of draping and silhouette, this

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Early 2000s European Sleeveless Shirts

Dan Millstein Adaptation of Balenciaga Blue and Red Suit With Drape, 1950s
Dan Millstein Adaptation of Balenciaga Blue and Red Suit With Drape, 1950s

Dan Millstein Adaptation of Balenciaga Blue and Red Suit With Drape, 1950s

By Dan Millstein

Located in Atlanta, GA

French designers, most notably Balmain, Chanel and Balenciaga. This incredibly elegant adaptation of a

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1950s French Skirt Suits

Balenciaga draped off shoulder layered navy gown 40 FR
Balenciaga draped off shoulder layered navy gown 40 FR

Balenciaga draped off shoulder layered navy gown 40 FR

By Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

balenciaga draped off shoulder layered navy gown - navy gown dress - strapless body, - off

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Balenciaga draped off shoulder layered navy gown 40 FR
Balenciaga draped off shoulder layered navy gown 40 FR

Balenciaga draped off shoulder layered navy gown 40 FR

By Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

balenciaga draped off shoulder layered navy gown - navy gown dress - strapless body, - off

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Balenciaga draped off shoulder layered navy gown - Size US 8
Balenciaga draped off shoulder layered navy gown - Size US 8

Balenciaga draped off shoulder layered navy gown - Size US 8

By Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

balenciaga draped off shoulder layered navy gown - navy gown dress - strapless body, - off

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000s Balenciaga Draped Trench Coat
2000s Balenciaga Draped Trench Coat

2000s Balenciaga Draped Trench Coat

By Balenciaga

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Balenciaga khaki gray cotton trench coat. Classic lapel collar, front

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1990s Italian Trench Coats

2000s Balenciaga Draped Trench Coat
2000s Balenciaga Draped Trench Coat

2000s Balenciaga Draped Trench Coat

By Balenciaga

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Balenciaga khaki gray cotton trench coat. Classic lapel collar, front

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1990s Italian Trench Coats

Balenciaga Dark Burgundy Satin Draped Sleeveless Blouse S
Balenciaga Dark Burgundy Satin Draped Sleeveless Blouse S

Balenciaga Dark Burgundy Satin Draped Sleeveless Blouse S

By Balenciaga

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Balenciaga blouse is a harmonious blend of exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance

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Balenciaga Draped For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary balenciaga draped you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Red, Blue and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a balenciaga draped from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century.

How Much is a Balenciaga Draped?

The price for a balenciaga draped starts at $160 and tops out at $2,500, and on average, selling for $500.

Balenciaga for sale on 1stDibs

Starting as a modest boutique, Balenciaga evolved to transform the landscape of women’s fashion with shapes and contours during the middle of the 20th century that were nothing less than groundbreaking. Today, the brand is as venturesome as ever and is well known for its shoes, handbags, sneakers, streetwear and other clothing and accessories.

Though he was born in the quiet fishing village of Getaria in Spain’s Basque region, Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972) was destined to reshape modern fashion. As a child, he worked alongside his seamstress mother. Showing immense talent, he earned commissions as a teenager from local patron Marquesa de Casa Torres, who paid for his tailoring education in Madrid. In 1917, he established his first haute couture house — named Eisa, for his mother — in the trendy resort town San Sebastián. He soon followed it with boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona, drawing such clientele as the Spanish royal family.

When the Spanish Civil War put a hold on his prospects in Spain, the designer moved to Paris, opening a house on Avenue Georges V in 1937. There, Balenciaga rubbed elbows with fashion greats like Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli and quickly won over clients like Gloria Guinness, Pauline de Rothschild and Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor.

As a couturier, Balenciaga drew from his Spanish heritage for ideas, riffing on everything from matador costumes and flamenco dresses to the paintings of Diego Velázquez, whose portraits of Spanish princesses famously inspired Balenciaga’s Infanta gown.

An expert tailor, he experimented with sculptural silhouettes that didn’t follow the body. Some of his notable designs include the 1953 balloon jacket, and from 1957, the cocoon coat, the baby-doll dress and the sack dress, which he popularized with his good friend designer Hubert de Givenchy. All of these could be considered not just the masterpieces of haute couture, but also objets d’art in their own right, leading to Balenciaga’s nickname, “The Master.”

Balenciaga continued designing until 1968, when he retired after three decades of influential work and his fashion house went dormant. The rights to Balenciaga were acquired by Jacques Bogart S.A. in 1986. Under designer Michel Goma, who focused on ready-to-wear, the brand experienced a resurgence, with his first collection introduced in 1987.

The brand returned to high fashion with the arrival of designer Josephus Thimister in 1992. It has since been led by a series of creative directors who have paid homage to Balenciaga’s iconic designs, including Nicolas Ghesquière, Alexander Wang and, most recently, Demna Gvasalia. In 2011, a museum celebrating Balenciaga’s legacy opened in his hometown in Spain, commemorating where it all began.

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